Design and Evaluation of a Data-Driven Youth Well-Being Dashboard: A Pre-Post Mixed-Methods Study in Indian Colleges
Abstract
Background: Well-being is a state similar to health that incorporates a sense of meaning in an individual's life. This study introduces the Youth Well-Being Dashboard, a digital platform for enhancing well-being for individuals aged 18-24. Methodology: Over six months, a pre-post mixed-methods study was conducted with 200 college students (n=100 intervention; n=100 control) in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. The intervention group used a dashboard delivering personalized, real-time feedback across five domains; controls received static PDFs. Outcomes were measured using validated tools (DASS-21, GPAQ, FANTA, Ryff’s Scale, GSE) and the System Usabil-ity Scale (SUS). Results: The intervention group experienced a 30% reduction in anxiety, a 25% increase in physical activity, and an 18% improvement in dietary diversity all statistically significant (p<0.01). Notably, improved well-being strongly correlated with higher academic performance (r=0.41) and greater social engagement (r=0.36). User satisfaction was high (SUS: 82/100), and operational costs were low (₹420/user/month), demonstrating both effectiveness and scalability. Conclusions: A personalized digital dashboard significantly improves youth well-being and related outcomes, offering a scalable, cost-effective solution for integration into educational and public health programs in India.
Publication Title
National Journal of Community Medicine
Recommended Citation
Malhotra, B., Bhargava, S., Joshi, A., Sahoo, J., Singhal, M., & Musunuri, R. (2025). Design and Evaluation of a Data-Driven Youth Well-Being Dashboard: A Pre-Post Mixed-Methods Study in Indian Colleges. National Journal of Community Medicine, 16 (7), 655-667. https://doi.org/10.55489/njcm.160720255505
